The phrase "how soon" resonates through 8 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
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I know not how soon God will call me,
To leave all these scenes here below;...
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I know not how soon God will call me,
To leave all these scenes here below;
...Faith sees a smiling Heav’n above.
How short the time, how soon the sun
Sets, and dark night resumes her reign;...
Faith sees a smiling Heav’n above.
How short the time, how soon the sun
Sets, and dark night resumes her reign;
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We know not how soon His return will be;
We know not how soon His dear face we will see,...
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We know not how soon His return will be;
We know not how soon His dear face we will see,
...Answer the Master’s word.
How soon will pass the morning prime,
Think not the hours will stay;...
Answer the Master’s word.
How soon will pass the morning prime,
Think not the hours will stay;
...Soon must I pass the solemn test,
How soon, my judge can tell!
When He with smiles shall call me blest,...
Soon must I pass the solemn test,
How soon, my judge can tell!
When He with smiles shall call me blest,
...And if He lets His anger burn,
How soon His frowns to pity turn.
Amidst His wrath compassion shines;...
And if He lets His anger burn,
How soon His frowns to pity turn.
Amidst His wrath compassion shines;
...How frail are these bodies of clay!
How soon all their vigor is lost!
They flourish in beauty today,...
How frail are these bodies of clay!
How soon all their vigor is lost!
They flourish in beauty today,
...[or, How quick my days have passed away,]
How soon alas, they’re gone!
Life’s gayest scenes decline in haste,...
[or, How quick my days have passed away,]
How soon alas, they’re gone!
Life’s gayest scenes decline in haste,
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